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RFC 1441 - 2. Components of the SNMPv2 Framework

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### 2. Components of the SNMPv2 Framework

A network management system contains: several (potentially many) nodes, each with a processing entity, termed an agent, which has access to management instrumentation; at least one management station; and, a management protocol, used to convey management information between the agents and management stations. Operations of the protocol are carried out under an administrative framework which defines both authentication and authorization policies.

Network management stations execute management applications which monitor and control network elements. Network elements are devices such as hosts, routers, terminal servers, etc., which are monitored and controlled through access to their management information.

2.1. Structure of Management Information
2.2. Textual Conventions
2.3. Protocol Operations
2.4. Transport Mappings
2.5. Protocol Instrumentation
2.6. Administrative Framework
2.7. Conformance Statements

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RFC 1441 - 2. Components of the SNMPv2 Framework